Episodes
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Ep. 430: Friday the 13th (2009)
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Shock10ber comes to a close as we take on one of the two biggest horror franchises we've yet to discuss, Friday the 13th. On this concluding chapter of our annual horror marathon, we dive into the slasher genre and all its messy glory. Race and misogyny start us off, and then we move into a discussion of Platinum Dunes and the CW, small town secrets, and minding each others business.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
3:39 - Quick Friday the 13th Reviews
18:18 - Expanding the Syllabus
34:19 - Analysis
50:00 - Shelf or Trash
51:53 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Ep. 429: The Amityville Horror (2005)
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Shock10ber rolls on with ghosts, haunted houses, genocide, and Ryan Reynolds's 18-pack abs. That's right, we're taking a look at the 2005 remake of the somewhat classic haunted house film, The Amityville Horror. It's our second Reynolds vehicle in just a few months, and so we once again dive deep into the career and trajectory of the man who would be Deadpool. We also talk at length about movies based on true stories or "true" stories and how genre and direction impact the delivery of those stories. So, join us at the table and get ready for another spine-tingling discussion on the GenreCast!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
3:47 - Quick The Amityville Horror Reviews
12:02 - Expanding the Syllabus
24:52 - Analysis
43:01 - Shelf or Trash
43:18 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Ep. 428: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Shock10ber: Rise of the Remakes continues on this week with the 2004 take on George Romero's classic, Dawn of the Dead. Notable as the first feature film from an unknown director named Zach Snyder, Dawn of the Dead also aided in reviving the zombie genre for a new generation. We talk about formalism and realism, whether the movie is too thin or if it does have something to say, the approach to fast and slow zombies, and much, much more as we take on this reanimated remake.
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
6:37 - Quick Dawn of the Dead Reviews
15:52 - Expanding the Syllabus
26:00 - Analysis
47:50 - Shelf or Trash
50:00 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Ep. 427: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Shock10ber: Rise of the Remake rolls on with the 2001 remake of William Castle's cult film Thir13en Ghosts. With a cast featuring Tony Shalhoub, F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Lillard, and Shannon Elizabeth, Thir13en Ghosts was the second film from the Dark Castle production banner. This remake dresses up the barebones original with a 2000s aesthetic and top notch production design. We talk all about remakes, economics, foreshadowing true crime podcasts, and crossover entertainers. Tune in now to hear all of our thoughts on Thir13en Ghosts, and find out what's next as our Shocktober Spook-tacular continues!
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
4:36 - Quick Thir13en Ghosts Reviews
13:40 - Expanding the Syllabus
25:11 - Analysis
52:46 - Shelf or Trash
54:18 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Ep. 426: Dracula 2000 (2000)
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
It's our 10th annual Shocktober Marathon! It's the spookiest time of the year. And this year is SHOCK10BER: Rise of the Reboot! We're landing in the first decade of the new millennium to discuss the spate of reboots that occurred. To start us off, we take a look at the Wes Craven Presents... Dracula 2000 title starring Gerard Butler, Omar Epps, Jennifer Esposito, Christopher Plummer, and more! This updated take has all the hallmarks of the 2000s style of movie making, so we take a look at that style, we discuss the role of the producer as name above the title, and we crack open the movie's take on Dracula's origins. It's our favorite time of the year as we get spooky all month long, so join us now... if you dare...
TIMESTAMPS
00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis
5:26 - Quick Dracula 2000 Reviews
16:44 - Expanding the Syllabus
29:35 - Analysis
58:27 - Shelf or Trash
1:01:42 - Wrap up and Next Week's Film